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Pratt Society Events

Members of the Pratt Society are invited to join a series of events that includes special receptions and private dinners or desserts with notable speakers and authors, town halls with the Library's CEO, and more.

Past events have included evenings with speakers like Colson Whitehead, Jon Meacham, Dan Rather, and Senator Barbara A. Mikulski.

Pratt Society event - book signing with James Mc Bride
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Pratt Society event photo - Jemele Hill and Mayor Brandon Scott
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Upcoming Events

Pratt Society Reception with Connie Chung

Friday, September 20 at 6 pm

All Pratt Society members will be invited to a reception with Connie Chung, pioneer news anchor and reporter, was the first woman to co-anchor the CBS Evening News, the flagship news broadcast on CBS. Connie was only the second woman to anchor any network evening broadcast in television history. At the public program, Chung will discuss her memoir: Connie. Invitations for this event will be mailed and emailed to members at the beginning of August. Please email prattsociety@prattlibrary.org with questions.


Pratt Society Reception

Wednesday, October 16 at 6 pm

The Pratt Society will host a reception prior to a public program. Details are to be announced, so check this page for updates.


We look forward to seeing you at the Pratt! Check back later this summer to learn more about upcoming fall events.


For more information about Pratt Society events or to make a gift to the Library, contact Chris Lewis, Individual and Corporate Giving Manager. Chris may be reached at (410) 396-5275 or clewis@prattlibrary.org.